SAFETY PLAN​

Safety Plan

Safety is of the utmost importance to us at the Toronto Island Lake Swim.

We have put together a safety plan that follows open water swimming standards.We are expecting between 300 swimmers for the event and as such we have the following safety plan:​

We have a Chief of Safety on the Toronto Island Lake Swim organizing committee that liaisons with Head of Lifeguard, Police, and St. Johns Ambulance.

8 Lifeguards in boats/paddleboards

2 police in police boat

1 doctor/ or first aid in the police boat

2 St. Johns Ambulance on the beach

5 course watchers

Timing ankle bands to ensure all that get in, get out.

4 greeters to check on swimmers as they get out of the water.

Location

ABOUT THE TORONTO ISLAND LAKE SWIM

Now in it's 5th Year the Toronto Island Lake Swim is an open water swim race held on August 26th, 2018. We have three distances: 750m, 1.5km, and 3.8km. The event is open to recreational swimmers up to competitive swimmers. We have partnered with Lake Ontario Waterkeepers, and are focused on bringing awareness to how important it is to keep our fresh water lakes clean.